Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
NOTE:
The vehicle VAG 1551 system tester can be used instead of the VAG 1551 scan tool, however a print-out is not possible.
- Connect scan tool. See Figure .
- Initiate On Board Diagnostic (OBD). See INITIATING ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC (OBD) under RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES.
- Press buttons "0" and "5" (the function "Erase DTC memory" is entered with 05).
- Confirm entry with the "Q" button.
- Press right arrow button.NOTE: If "DTC memory was not checked!" appears in the display, the test sequence is faulty. Adhere strictly to test sequence; first of all check DTC memory, then erase memory.
- Press buttons "0" and "6" to end the output.
- Confirm entry with the "Q" button.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect connector to VAG 1551 scan tool.